Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure secure, high-performance tablet devices for members of the Executive Committee (EXCO) to facilitate efficient administration, field investigations, and executive decision-making within the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).

Scope

This is a one-off procurement contract covering the supply, delivery, and handover of tablets configured to meet strict corporate security and productivity standards. All equipment must be delivered to the SIU Pretoria office at the Rentmeester Building. The supplier is responsible for ensuring devices are fully functional, compliant with enterprise software ecosystems, and backed by comprehensive warranty and maintenance support.

Technical Requirements

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 or an equivalent ARM-based processor.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax compatible) and Bluetooth 5.1.
• Storage: Minimum 512 GB solid-state drive (SSD).
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (latest supported version).
• Display: 13-inch touchscreen.
• Input & Ergonomics: Detachable full-size keyboard with integrated touchpad and adjustable kickstand or equivalent support.
• Enterprise Integration: Full compatibility with Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, and standard enterprise endpoint management platforms.
• Accessories: Includes a digital pen.
• Warranty & Support: Minimum three-year manufacturer warranty requiring onsite technician dispatch and a next-business-day response guarantee.

Skills & Supplier Capabilities

As this is a goods-based procurement, specialized technical skills are not required beyond standard commercial and logistical competencies. Suppliers must demonstrate:

• Proven supply chain capacity to source, stock, and deliver specified hardware within agreed project timelines.
• Operational capability to manage warranty claims, coordinate local technicians, and execute next-business-day onsite repairs or replacements.
• Strict adherence to South African public procurement compliance, including active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, SARS tax compliance, and valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) verification documentation.
• Ability to pass mandatory internal integrity screening and state security agency vetting prior to contract execution.

Key Terms & Clarifications

• 80:20 Preference Points System: A South African procurement evaluation model where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing and 20 points are allocated according to the bidder’s verified B-BBEE status level.
• Microsoft Entra ID & Intune: Corporate identity and device management platforms used to enforce authentication protocols, remotely configure security settings, and protect sensitive government data across all issued devices.
• Next-Business-Day Onsite Support: A stringent service-level requirement mandating that a qualified technician physically attends to a faulty device at the client’s location within one business day of notification.
• Integrity & Security Vetting: Contract award is strictly conditional upon successful clearance by the SIU’s Internal Integrity Unit and/or the State Security Agency; failure to clear vetting results in automatic disqualification regardless of scoring.